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With the best of intentions, our bodies trigger inflammatory responses. For example, after an injury or when defending from harmful bacteria. While necessary, inflammation has a darker side too.

Concerned about your cognitive health? Want to improve your memory and make sure that it stays sharp for years to come? Let’s look at 5 easy ways to boost your brain power and care for...

The link between food, mood, and weight gain Have you been worrying about your “quarantine-15”?1 Don’t worry—there is a scientific reason that so many people are dealing with unwanted weight gain during confinement amidst the...

Whether you have a significant other or not, one of the most important relationships you can foster is the one you have with your heart. That’s right, your heart. This not particularly pretty beat keeper...

Each year, we deal with the excessively long, cold, and dimly lit season of winter that seems to drag on while we patiently await spring. After making it through the exhaustive 31 days of January,...

One of the ocean’s greatest life-giving elements is seaweed, also known as, macroalgae. This omnipotent organism not only provides nutrients and sustenance to marine life but it has also been shown to be a valuable...

With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as yoga practices, the idea of eye exercises is not contemporary. Like the muscles in the rest of our body, the muscles in our eyes must be...

Have you been finding it difficult to stay positive in the cold, winter months? You’re not alone—the winter blues are quite common for people living in temperate climates—regions of the world that typically experience warm summers...

Globally, hearing loss is the third leading contributor to years of life lived with disability and a major public health issue. Cognitive decline includes a number of progressive factors related to deteriorating cognitive abilities, an individual’s...